What are the chances of seeing an Anthophora marginata in Mexico City?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Anthophora marginata sighting in Mexico City on a given day, based on 37 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 171st most-seen of the 557 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, and over a week to about 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see an Anthophora marginata in Mexico City?
September
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report an Anthophora marginata in Mexico City on a given day, against under 5% in October to August, the lowest months. That is one of Mexico City's wettest months, with about 150 mm of rain against 5 mm in December.
Is Mexico City the best place to see an Anthophora marginata?
2nd of 2
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Anthophora marginata sightings, Mexico City ranks 2nd at under 5%. The best odds are in Toluca (México, about 10%).
Where does the Anthophora marginata sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Anthophora marginata is recorded against all the insects logged in Mexico City (37 verified sightings), calibrated against known sighting rates. Figures are rounded to the nearest 10% because citizen-science data supports honest approximations, not decimals, and months with records from fewer than five people show "—". How it works.